The market in my area is very expensive and I would like to buy properties out of state, but the problem I face is that I obviously can’t physically see all the homes I’d like to consider. Does anyone else face this i...
My name is Jeff Young and I'm 36. I live in Sarasota, FL and have been here for the past 21 years. I've been reading several books, listening to podcasts, and browsing these forums. After listening to the recent webin...
My wife and I purchased a four unit apartment in STL. Purchase price $85000. The market rent in the area is $500, but we knew that we could place value in the apartments by cleaning up, installing electric appliances,...
I am seeing a lot of properties for sale in Decatur area, lots of multifamilies too. It seems like every week i see a few more. Is there something going on in that area that everyone is cashing out? I look at some the...
Hello,So I bought a condo here a year ago when I moved down, and now it looks like I'm most likely going to have to move soon. I think I could rent it out and even if I hire a management company still breakeven or mak...
Hello BiggerPockets Community,
I hope this message finds you all in good spirits. My name is Dzung Doan, and I am new to the world of real estate investing, specifically in the buy-and-hold strategy for rental proper...
I'm 65 and looking to retire this year. Where can I find safe investments that will give me an annual return of 5% to 7% in retirement? --Gary, Pennsylvania The short answer is nowhere, assuming that by safe you mean ...
Hi BP! This may be a long intro post, so stay with me here! I'm looking for some honest and thoughtful feedback from some like minded people here.I've been looking to start RE investing for a couple years now, but e...
My wife and I are looking to flip houses between central and north Alabama (Birmingham to Huntsville and anywhere in between). Any input from local investors in those areas on what looks good right now? We've looked a...
I'm an oil and gas analyst turned RE agent I'm writing a book and starting a vlog just on my FB to try and educate people on both mindset of being an investor and what one needs to do to be able to effectively start t...